Bollywood stars and celebrities have taken to social media to express gratitude to Mumbai Police for their extraordinary efforts to maintain law and order in the city amid the COVID 19 lockdown.
On Wednesday, the Mumbai Police Twitter handle shared a heartwarming video in which the cops on duty were asked as to what they would do if they had the luxury to stay home for 21 days.
Feel that the lockdown is just too long?
Guess what we would’ve done had we been home?#MumbaiFirst#TakingOnCorona pic.twitter.com/Ec80R6Cm1U
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) April 8, 2020
Akshay Kumar tweeted, "There's an army of people working day and night to keep us safe, our families safe. Lets together say #DilSeThankYou to them because that's the least we can do."
There’s an army of people working day and night to keep us safe, our families safe. Lets together say #DilSeThankYou to them because that’s the least we can do. @mybmc @MumbaiPolice pic.twitter.com/ANf1ynTP09
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 9, 2020
Thank you, @akshaykumar for this heartfelt message.
We are able to do what we do because we are never alone in this war. There's a much bigger army of Mumbaikars doing all that they can - from home.
The whole of Mumbai is by our side. And for that - #DilSeThankYou Mumbaikars https://t.co/6TFrzZRYwm
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) April 9, 2020
Ayushmann Khurrana re-tweeted a video posted by Mumbai Police and lauded the force for carrying out their duty tirelessly. He tweeted in Marathi: "Don't have words to thank you enough! Today I thank you with my whole heart for keeping us safe."
Tumhala dhanyavad denyasathi mi nishabd jhalo ahe, parantu mi aaj tumhala hrudayapasun dhanyavad det aahe. Jai Hind! @MumbaiPolice @DGPMaharashtra #ThankYouMumbaiPolice #ThankYouMaharashtraPolice https://t.co/332AzvHgZQ
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) April 9, 2020
The Mumbai Police gave a witty reply in Marathi, with a reference to Ayushmann's films, Vicky Donor and Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan. "Thank you Vicky, we will do everything to keep the mumbaikars zyada saavdhan," they wrote.
, ''! ' ' . #TakingOnCorona https://t.co/nMiILjCFWt
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) April 9, 2020
Ajay Devgn tweeted, "Dear Mumbai Police, you are known as one of the BEST in the world. Your contribution to the COVID-19 pandemic is unparalleled. Singham will wear his Khakee and stand beside you whenever you ask. Jai Hind, Jai Maharashtra @CPMumbaiPolice @MumbaiPolice"
Dear Mumbai Police, you are known as one of the BEST in the world. Your contribution to the COVID-19 pandemic is unparalleled. Singham will wear his Khakee and stand beside you whenever you ask. Jai Hind, Jai Maharashtra @CPMumbaiPolice @MumbaiPolice
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) April 9, 2020
Anil Kapoor expressed: "This is the time to heartily thank our Mumbai Police, who leaving their families at homes are working with their high spirit and untiring efforts for our security and safety.. Thank you Mumbai Police.. Love you Mumbai Police."
This is the time to heartily thank our Mumbai Police, who leaving their families at homes are working with their high spirit and untiring efforts for our security and safety..
Thank you Mumbai Police
Love you Mumbai Police @MumbaiPolice— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) April 9, 2020
Shahid Kapoor wrote, "Giving up on their dreams for keeping the city of our dreams safe. Thank You @MumbaiPolice We owe you a lot and staying at home is the least we can do!"
Giving up on their dreams for keeping the city of our dreams safe. Thank You @MumbaiPolice We owe you a lot and staying at home is the least we can do! #TakingOnCorona #MumbaiFirst
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) April 9, 2020
The most ‘Shaandaar’ support Mumbaikars can provide right now is to stay at home. And make plans for what all we would do together ‘Jab We Meet’ post #lockdown #TakingOnCorona https://t.co/OrliU3BtXZ
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) April 9, 2020
Tiger Shroff wrote, "So so grateful and lucky we are to have you all @MumbaiPolice. can't thank our real heroes enough."
So so grateful and lucky we are to have you all @MumbaiPolice can’t thank our real heroes enough https://t.co/ZZIBEP5liE
— Tiger Shroff (@iTIGERSHROFF) April 9, 2020
Meanwhile, Mumbai Police tweeted mentioning Abhishek Bachchan's character in the Dhoom franchise, ACP Jai Dixit, as an inspiration. Their official handle shared: "Just taking the 'ACP Jai Dixit' route to ensure that the city gets back to normalcy soon -- that too, with a 'Dhoom'! All Mumbaikars need to do is not make 'Dus Bahaane' about going out unnecessarily!"
Just taking the ‘ACP Jai Dixit’ route to ensure that the city gets back to normalcy soon - that too, with a ‘Dhoom’!
All Mumbaikars need to do is not make ‘Dus Bahaane’ about going out unnecessarily! https://t.co/USkaUrnbCE
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) April 9, 2020
Reacting to the tweet, Abhishek wrote, "Always in debt to them and the great work they do. @MumbaiPolice."
Always in debt to them and the great work they do. @MumbaiPolice https://t.co/otLAA6QID7
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) April 9, 2020
Throughout Thursday, Twitter kept buzzing with gratitude messages from B-Towners.
Raveena Tandon shared, "This is the time to thank our mumbai police,who leave their families at home and are working with untiring efforts for our security and safety.. Thank you @MumbaiPolice we are forever indebted."
♥This is the time to thank our mumbai police,who leave their families at home and are working with untiring efforts for our security and safety..
Thank you @MumbaiPolice we are forever indebted— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) April 9, 2020
Jackie Shroff expressed, "@MumbaiPolice @DGPMaharashtra Asli Stars #RealHeroes #OurPride."
@MumbaiPolice @DGPMaharashtra Asli Stars #RealHeroes #OurPride pic.twitter.com/WEE9x0nCcc
— Jackie Shroff (@bindasbhidu) April 9, 2020
Urvashi Rautela posted, "This is the time to heartily thank our @MumbaiPolice & Maharastra police, who leaving their families at homes are working with their high spirit and untiring efforts for our security and safety.. #ThankYouMumbaiPolice #ThankYouMaharasthraPolice."
This is the time to heartily thank our @MumbaiPolice & Maharastra police, who leaving their families at homes are working with their high spirit and untiring efforts for our security and safety..#ThankYouMumbaiPolice#ThankYouMaharasthraPolice pic.twitter.com/FnXD9UGOZJ
— URVASHI RAUTELA (@UrvashiRautela) April 9, 2020
Varun Sharma wrote, "We are safe sitting at home and the only thing we need to do is be home. Me my family are greatful and don't have words to thank Police , Doctors , NGOs , building guards and every person out there helping us be safe and storm this crisis. @MumbaiPolice @mybmc #DilSeThankYou."
We are safe sitting at home and the only thing we need to do is be home . Me my family are greatful and don't have words to thank Police , Doctors , NGOs , building guards and every person out there helping us be safe and storm this crisis. @MumbaiPolice @mybmc #DilSeThankYou
— Varun Sharma (@varunsharma90) April 9, 2020
Director-producer and chat show host Karan Johar expressed, "This is the time to show our gratitude to the ones who are working selflessly and tirelessly to keep us safe. Despite being away from their families and loved ones, they work with their spirits high to protect us. And for that, we are very grateful @mumbaipolice. Thank you!"
This is the time to show our gratitude to the ones who are working selflessly and tirelessly to keep us safe. Despite being away from their families and loved ones, they work with their spirits high to protect us. And for that, we are very grateful @mumbaipolice. Thank you!
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 9, 2020
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar wrote, "Salute & respect to our @MumbaiPolice #IndiaFightsCoronavirus.
We are safe sitting at home and the only thing we need to do is be home . Me my family are greatful and don't have words to thank Police , Doctors , NGOs , building guards and every person out there helping us be safe and storm this crisis. @MumbaiPolice @mybmc #DilSeThankYou
— Varun Sharma (@varunsharma90) April 9, 2020
Alia Bhatt wrote, "Thank you @MumbaiPolice Words cannot express our love and gratitude. Let's stay home for them."
Thank you @MumbaiPolice ♥Words cannot express our love and gratitude. Let's stay home for them. #TakingOnCorona https://t.co/mO6yjmIZlM
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) April 9, 2020
Mumbaikars, we hope you all are 'Raazi' with this advise of Ms @aliaa08 to not venture out in any ‘Gully’ unnecessarily and take care of ‘Dear Zindagi’ for all! https://t.co/WcGui5iYUS
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) April 9, 2020
Arjun Kapoor wrote, "We cannot thank the @MumbaiPolice enough in words! Still would like to appreciate the fact that they have been out there everyday, making sure everything goes smoothly and have always been there to protect us. A thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Stay safe. Jai Hind."
We cannot thank the @MumbaiPolice enough in words! Still would like to appreciate the fact that they have been out there everyday, making sure everything goes smoothly and have always been there to protect us. A thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Stay safe. Jai Hind.
— arjunk26 (@arjunk26) April 9, 2020
Producer Ekta Kapoor shared, "Your undying spirit, determination and courage to keep our city safe is fantastic. Putting our safety before anything else, you guys are the pillars that are keeping us strong! ... Gratitude #ThankYouMumbaiPolice for all your hard work! #DilSeThankYou @MumbaiPolice."
Your undying spirit, determination and courage to keep our city safe is fantastic. Putting our safety before anything else, you guys are the pillars that are keeping us strong! ... Gratitude #ThankYouMumbaiPolice for all your hard work!#DilSeThankYou @MumbaiPolice pic.twitter.com/JUAD3jMCSq
— Ekta Kapoor (@ektarkapoor) April 9, 2020
Heartfelt wishes and encouraging notes from Bollywood kept pouring in throughout the day.
